Why does high blood sugar cause itching?

According to Dr Priti Mahire, clinical aesthetician and hair specialist at Skinshine Dermatology Clinic, India, itching is a common but often overlooked symptom in many diabetic patients. This discomfort can significantly impact daily life. High blood sugar levels can lead to a variety of skin problems, including persistent itching.

Causes of itching in diabetic patients

Dry skin : High blood sugar can cause dehydration, leading to dry skin that is prone to itching, cracking, and infection.

Poor circulation : Diabetes can impair blood circulation, especially in the extremities such as the legs and feet, leading to dry, itchy skin.

Infection : High blood sugar weakens the immune system, making diabetics more susceptible to fungal and bacterial infections, which can also cause itching.

Kidney function : Poorly controlled diabetes can affect kidney function, leading to a buildup of waste products in the blood, which can cause itching.

Diabetic dermopathy : This condition involves changes in blood vessels in diabetics, causing discolored and itchy patches of skin, says Dr. Priti Mahire.

How to cope

Medications and insulin therapy : “Keeping blood sugar levels at target levels through medications and insulin therapy is very important,” advises Dr. Mahire.

Dietary changes : Eat a balanced diet with fiber, nutrients, low glycemic index foods and avoid refined starches.

Exercise regularly : Exercise helps control blood sugar levels effectively.

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